Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa, Lake Placid, NY
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Winter & Spring Events at the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa, Lake Placid, NY

There is always something special about winter and spring at the Mirror Lake Inn. Cross-country ski on the 26 mile Jackrabbit Trail, practice your skating skills on our private, lighted ice rink, take a bobsled or luge ride, toboggan down the chute on Mirror Lake, take a dogsled ride, snowshoe, ice climb and more...it's all here! For alpine skiers, majestic Whiteface Mt. offers excellent skiing for the entire family until early spring, and you can skate indoors at the Olympic Arena all year round.

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Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa, Lake Placid, NY
Featured Events
I Love Barbecue Festival
June 27, 2008 - June 29, 2008

Cruisin' Around the Mountains
June 6, 2008 - June 8, 2008

Land of Opportunity Conference
June 25, 2008 - June 26, 2008

WILDFEST 08'
July 4, 2008 - July 4, 2008

Ironman Lake Placid
July 17, 2008 - July 21, 2008

Lake Placid Marathon
June 15, 2008 - June 15, 2008

Lake Placid Festival of Cars Presents 4th Annual Auction
May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008

LPCA Concert: A Time of Renewal: Cody Michaels
May 18, 2008 - May 18, 2008

LPCA Adirondack Art Chairs Exhibition 2008
May 31, 2008 - May 31, 2008

Lake Placid Film Forum
June 12, 2008 - June 15, 2008

Guided Trips from the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa, Lake Placid, NY

All classes and Outdoor Adventure Programs (Adult and Children) are not scheduled on a weekly basis. Please call the Activities Concierge Desk, ext.444, for a monthly schedule.

Wilderness Adventure Snowshoe Trek
Join us for a fun filled trek on scenic snow covered trails. Snowshoes let you stay on top of the snow for easier travel and to explore winter's wonderland on and off trail. Discover fresh wildlife tracks native to the Adirondacks. Learn how to identify each animal and track them using Native American techniques. Also listen to Native American stories as told in the oral tradition. A great adventure for the whole family. No experience necessary. Trip includes guide, snow shoes, transportation and hot cocoa. Minimum Age:10 years old.

Power Snowshoe Trek
**New Trip** - Looking for some invigorating exercise in the great outdoors! Try a march on snowshoes traveling over mixed terrain of rolling hills and flats. Learn technique to go up and down hill with speed and balance. Great cardio workout. Should be in physical condition and have proper winter outdoor clothing. Minimum Age: 16 years old. Trip includes guide and snowshoes.

Kilburn Slide Snowshoe
Snowshoe along the old Wilmington Carriage Road and travel through scenic forest to the base of a prominent slide on Kilburn Mountain. Listen to Native American stories and learn Adirondack history. Transportation and equipment provided. No experience necessary, Minimum age 10.

Evening Snowshoe 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Explore snowshoeing under a star lit sky on the Peninsula Trails on the shore of Lake Placid. Take a break for hot cocoa and listen to Native American stories. Fun for the whole family. Snowshoes and hot drinks provided. Minimum Age: 10 years old. Transportation not included.

Cross-Country Ski Lesson & Tour
A great introduction to cross-country skiing for complete beginners. Learn how to ski in one short lesson and then off for a tour on beautiful wooded trails. You will learn the skills to glide on snow with confidence and a smile. A great way to get outside to enjoy the fresh air and winter's beauty. Trip includes guide, ski rentals, instruction, transportation and hot cocoa. Minimum Age: 10
years old.

Outdoor Wildlife Tracking
Learn about wildlife native to the Adirondacks with Adirondack guide and tracker Gary Marchuk. Make Plaster castings of real animal tracks. Hear Native American animal stories as told in the oral tradition. A fun educational experience. For children 8 years old and up. (3 child minimum).

Snow Cave Fun
Learn the art of building a snow cave, build a snowman, enjoy hot drinks, savor sugar on snow treats, and Native American storytelling. It is a great adventure for the entire family. Transportation and equipment included. No experience necessary, Minimum age 5.


Organized Activities at the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa, Lake Placid, NY

Yoga
INVIGORATE! Yoga invigorates and loosens stiff muscles as well as relaxing and calming the mind. Class is customized to accommodate participants' needs. Beginners are most welcome. 2 Person Minimum Due to the nature of the yoga class, we would kindly suggest that you sign up for the class prior to 8:30am so as not to disturb a class in session. Your consideration is greatly appreciated. Mature children are more than welcome!

Ice Fishing
Visit a remote and scenic pond where you will drill holes through the ice using an auger to fish using jig lines and tip-ups fishing for trout, salmon, perch and bass. This is truly a unique experience you will not forget. Trip includes guide, ice fishing equipment, transportation and hot cocoa. A New York Fishing license is required. Minimum Age: 5 years old.

Children's Classes and Adventure Program at the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa, Lake Placid, NY

All classes and Outdoor Adventure Programs (Adult and Children) are not scheduled on a weekly basis. Please call the Activities Concierge Desk, ext.444, for a monthly schedule.

Indoor Animal Tracking
Learn about the wildlife native to the Adirondack Mountains with guide and tracker Gary Marchuk. The participants will get to make a duplicate of castings made from original animal tracks. Each child will also receive an animal track identification sheet; hear Native American stories as told in the oral tradition. A fun and educational experience! The program is geared for children but adults are more than welcome. It is a great family educational program. Minimum age: 6 years old. (3 person minimum).

Children's Afternoon Tea and Movie
A special wintry treat in a supervised setting at the Inn to view an age appropriate movie with our famous Chocolate Chip Cookies and beverage. Minimum Age: 6 years old. 3 person minimum.

Yoga for Kids and Elephants
A gentle, beginning Yoga experience using postures in the style of Babar the Elephant. It is designed for children who like movement, participating in active game playing, singing and exercising their imagination. Parents of younger children are encouraged to sign up for the program. Kids of all ages are welcome!

Yoga for Kids and Elephants with a Touch of Magic
Our yoga instructor will lead the children from a fun, invigorating yoga session to be enchanted with his clever magic. The program is ninety minutes long and is geared for children from 4 to 12 years old. It is a delightful program and wonderful for the entire family. Parents of younger children are encouraged to sign up for the program.

Family and Teambuilding Activities at the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa, Lake Placid, NY

Ice Climbing Adventure
This is the perfect opportunity for an outstanding Adirondack adventure. The participants gear up for a team building experience and head out to the world renowned ice climbing center of the Adirondacks. Everyone will spend a truly exhilarating day with an established ice climbing guide service. The day will start off with a relaxed but challenging pace totally developed to cover basic skills such as belaying, rappelling, and climbing techniques all practiced on a top rope. A two-day program is available for the very spirited and would include more challenging top rope climbing. It is advantageous to have had rock climbing experience but not necessary. With advance notice, the guide service can arrange a presentation slide show as a warm up to a spectacular experience. Call for more information.

Curling Tournament
An Olympic team event that is a must activity while in lake placid. No skating skill is necessary and the coach provides all training and equipment. The game consists of one team member sliding a 42 pound stone across the ice to a bull's eye inscribed on the ice with the assistance of fellow members utilizing a brushing technique to move the stone along. The event takes place on the Mirror Lake Inn ice rink and upon completion there is an awards ceremony presentation. It is a very popular team building group activity (families a plus!) since it offers everyone the opportunity to participate. Minimum age: 8 years old. The cost is determined by size of group and the program lasts between 1 1/2 to 2 hours. This must be arranged prior to arrival.

Scavenger Hunt Team Challenge
A fun and rewarding program providing everyone with fresh air, exercise and a challenge-- to work together gathering information as a team, in a time sensitive search for a common goal. Each group will be divided into two teams, with members from each team positioned at designated areas. A sealed envelope containing a map with clues to the first marker will be given to each team member at the onset of the challenge.

This activity will take place in a very wooded and scenic location a short drive from the Mirror Lake Inn. The fee is (transportation not included) based on a six person minimum. Transportation can be arranged for an additional charge. Call Gary Marchuk, Bear Cub Adventures (518) 523-4339 or bearcub@capital.net for information and reservations.

Activities Around Lake Placid, Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa, Lake Placid, NY

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Alpine Skiing
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center: (518) 946-2223

  • Conditions: 946-7171
  • Open Daily 8:30 AM-4:00 PM
  • Get there early to avoid the lines!
  • Parents can now ski from Kid's Campus right to the mountain!!
  • Half-day lift: $TBA starting at 12:30 PML
  • See Whiteface.com for season details!
  • Lift tickets available at the Activities Concierge Desk Ext 444. Call ahead and your ski tickets will be printed prior to arrival.
  • Just a reminder - The Mirror Lake Inn starts serving breakfast at 7:30am.

    Mt. Pisgah (Saranac Lake) (518) 891-0970

  • Tu.& Fri. 3-9 PM, Sat. 10-5 PM, Sun. 10-5 PM
  • Mo. Adults only 5-9 PM
  • Snow Tubing: Th-Fr 3pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 10am - 5pm
  • Last ticket sold at 3:45pm

    Cross-Country Skiing
    Cascade Cross Country Ski Center (518) 523-9605

  • Daily 8AM-6PM, Sat. 8AM&9PM (winter hours)
  • 20 km of trails connecting to Mt. Van Hoevenberg
  • Ski shop, rentals, lessons, pub
  • FULL MOON Parties: Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3

    Verizon Sports Complex (518) 523-2811

  • Open Daily 9:00-4:00 PM, Trails close at 4:30pm
  • 50 km Olympic cross country ski trails
  • Day Care/Ski School available
  • Rentals, warming lodge, snacks

    Whiteface Club &Resort (518) 523-2552

  • Open Daily 9:00AM-5:00PM, Wed. &Sun., weather permitting
  • 20 km trails, 15 km groomed for skating/classical
  • Ski shop, rentals, lunch 11 am &3 pm Lake Placid Resort (518) 523-4460
  • Daily 10AM-3PM (opens 12/26)
  • Snow shoe rentals
  • 20 km of trails starting at the Golf House
  • Lunch on Sat. and Sun.

    Jackrabbit Trail (518) 523-1365

  • 25 Mile cross-country ski trail linking Keene, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, and the High Peaks region.
  • The trail is free except where it crosses the other ski centers listed above. An interconnecting pass is available for $12.00

    Dewey Mountain Cross Country & Snowshoe Center (518) 891-2687

  • 15 Kms of ski and snowshoe trails ranging from beginner to advanced; 10 Kms groomed
  • Open daily starting Jan. 1 - call for hours
  • Ski and snowshoe rentals
  • Warming lodge, hot beverages and snacks

    Dog Sled Rides

  • Dog Sled Rides are run on Friday, Saturday & Sunday on Mirror Lake daily from 9:30-4:30 (weather permitting )
  • See Activities Concierge Desk for locations and information.

    Horse Back Riding

  • Wilson's Livery (Barkeater Inn) (518) 576-2221
  • Call for rates and reservations

    Ice Skating

  • Outdoor: Opening December 21, Weather Permitting
  • Daily 7 & 9 pm, also 1-3 pm weekends.
  • Indoor: See schedule in Activities Binderl
  • Skate Rentals Available
  • Celebrity figure skates and Charger Hockey Skates, and Hockey Sticks

    Indoor Activities
    The Palace Theater (518) 523-9271

  • Movies: 7 & 9:30PM
  • Sat. Sun. matinees: 2:15PM Lake Placid Center for the Arts (518-523-2512)
  • Performing Arts and Workshops for Children and Adults Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake (518-891-1854)
  • Performing Arts for Children and Adults

    Ski Rentals
    Cunningham's (518) 523-3706

  • 8a-8p M-Sa, 8a-6p Su (8a & 8p x-mas week) Pick Up at 2:30pm for the next day
  • Snow Boards, Snowshoes, and XC skis also. Mountain and Boardertown (518) 523-9443
  • 8a-8p M-Sa, 8a-6p Su (8a & 8p x-mas week)
  • pick-up after 6 pm for the next day Whiteface Mountain (518) 946-2223
  • Please call for Pricing Information

    Olympic Venues

    Olympic Sports Complex
    Bobsled (518) 523-4436

  • Wed. - Sun. 10am-12:30pm & 1pm-4pm
  • Weather Permitting
  • Must be 48" in height to ride Luge Training Center, (518) 523-2071
  • Tours of indoor Luge track
  • Mo. & Fri. 2:00 PM only!
  • FREE Olympic Training Center (518) 523-2600
  • Tours of the training home of Olympic athletes
  • Daily: 3:00 pm Ski Jumps (518) 523-2202
  • Open 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Chair lift and Elevator ride to top of 120 m jump. Winter Olympic Museum (518) 523-1655 X226
  • Daily: 10AM-5PM
  • Exhibits and memorabilia from the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics held in Lake Placid. Scenic Flights Adirondack Flying Service (518) 523-2473
  • 20 min. Flight over the High Peaks.
  • Family discounts available

    Sledding
    Toboggan Chute (518) 523-2591

  • Open for rides Wed.-Sun.
  • *Weather & Conditions Permitting

    Wine Tasting
    Goose Watch Winery- Alpine Mall
    Swedish Hill Winery - Rt. 73

    Winter Hike
    High Falls Gorge (518) 946-2278

  • Open daily: 12/19 &3/26, 10AM &4PM
  • 700 ft. of frozen waterfalls, snowshoe rentals

    For Kids
    Ski Games for Kids

  • Whiteface Club & Resort (518) 523-2551
  • Cascade Ski Touring Center: (518) 523-9605
  • Verizon Sports Complex & XC Ski Center
  • Ski lessons, rentals, and winter activities
  • and day care for kids ages 18 mo. to 12 yrs. Kid's Kampus (518) 946-2223
  • Whiteface Mountain
  • Great Ski Programs for children 4 & 12
  • Call Whiteface Mt. for reservations
  • See Activities Binder Bowl Winkles (518) 523-7868
  • 11AM-10PM
  • Neon bowling, laser tag, arcade games Virtual Reality Ride (518) 523-4554
  • Weekdays: 10 AM & 5PM
  • Weekends: 10 AM & 10PM
  • Min. height 42 inches
  • Bobsled, Luge, skiing, jumping, hockey Story Hour & Public Library
  • Wednesday 10 am Just Bead It! (518) 523-0064
  • Make your own bead Jewelry
  • Fr. & Sa. 10 am & 8 pm
  • Su & Th. 10 am & 6 pm Lake Placid Winter Passport
  • Available at the Activities Concierge
  • Be part of the Olympic Spirit at a great price!!!

    Dressing for Winter Comfort
    Weather in the Adirondacks can change day by day, moment by moment at times. Having the proper clothing can increase your enjoyment even if the weather turns unfavorable. As an Adirondack Guide once said, "There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing." If you are warm and dry on the inside, your comfort level and enthusiasm remain high regardless of what the weather is doing. Here are some guidelines on how to prepare for your outdoor activities.

    Winter Pre-Trip Information

    Clothing
    Utilize the layering principle: layer your clothes to prevent overheating and overcooling of the body.

    Clothing should be made of synthetic material (polar fleece-polypropylene) or wool. No Cotton-it absorbs moisture like a sponge which will become wet against the skin and rob you of your body heat.

    Layer 1: mid-weight or light weight polypropylene underwear which will transport perspiration away from the skin and evaporate it. Recommend a long sleeve top and long johns, and a liner sock.

    Layer 2: acts as an insulator for layer one. It requires adjustment by adding / sub-tracting more layers to regulate body temperature.

    Top: wool shirt, sweater, or fleece pullover, and a insulated vest jacket.

    Bottom: a pile or wool pant with tights or wool pants.

    Also: a wool cap or balaclava (full head and face protection), heavy wool socks, wool finger mittens with shells, or gortex gloves with pile liners.

    Layer 3: water proof jacket or parka shell with hood , along with pants shell that resists wind, rain, and snow.

    Other Equipment
    Gaiters (snow cuff)
    keeps snow out of boots
    Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa, Lake Placid, NYDay Pack
    carries extra clothing for layering
    Water Bottle one quart plasticSunglasses (goggles)
    Sun can be bright against the snow
    Hand and foot warmer heat packsLip Balm
    Ear muffs or head bandTissues in a ZipLoc™ bag
    Extra hat, mittens and socksCamera with a water-proof case

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